Is Thundurus-EX worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 9 Thundurus-EX sells for $89.80 against $4.67 raw: a $85.13 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.80) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $4.67
- PSA 9
- $89.80
- PSA 9
- $89.80
- Gem premium
- 19×
- As of
- Aug 18, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 9 | $89.80 | +$60.13 | +$35.13 | −$64.87 |
| PSA 9 | $89.80 | +$60.13 | +$35.13 | −$64.87 |
| PSA 8 | $29.08 | −$0.59 | −$25.59 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $4.67 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $89.80 | +$35.13 |
| 50% | $89.80 | +$35.13 |
| 75% | $89.80 | +$35.13 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | $89.80 | — |
| 8 | $29.08 | — |
| 7 | $21.00 | — |
| 6 | $9.92 | $7.00 |
| 5 | $7.70 | — |
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Grading Thundurus-EX — FAQ
Is Thundurus-EX worth grading?
A PSA 9 Thundurus-EX sells for $89.80 against $4.67 raw: a $85.13 spread, 19× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($89.80) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
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